Gua Sha

Before using a gua sha stone, you should always make sure your lymphatic drainage pathways are open. Start by opening your armpits and then move to your terminus (massaging these areas with gentle pressure). Then, get out your gua sha tool. To reduce inflammation, you can keep your stone in the fridge or dunk it in an ice bath before using.

Begin by gently massaging your face with oil or serum (not too much, since this stone glides easily on its own). Push lymphatic fluid from your forehead, cheeks, under eyes, and nose toward your ears. Once this is done, move the fluid from your ears down your neck and eventually into the terminus.

After draining fluid, you can focus on shaping the muscles in your face. Use the ridged edge to pull up from your forehead to your scalp. Then, switch to the wavy edge to massage your cheeks (up to the cheekbone). You’ll also use this edge around the eyes. Finally, the round side of the stone is best used for cheekbones and neck.

When you finish with your gua sha, always wash the tool before putting it away. For best lymphatic results, it’s helpful to clear your armpits and terminus again using your hands or a dry brush.